Freezer Cooking-Meals and Planning

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Freezer Cooking-Meals and Planning

Posted by Holly Nelson on Friday, April 9, 2010 Under: Freezer Cooking

Okay, for the first time ever I am going to make and freeze meals. I have always wanted to do this before a baby was born. For one reason or another, I have just not been able to do it. Since, I have done well with my grocery goals and other areas of the budget, I have been able to have enough this week to justify buying another weeks worth($100.00)- money wise. I spent $115.48. Over my regular grocery goal, but I still think that's pretty good.

Here is my list of what I am making tomorrow:
1. Lasagna~ 2 family size
2. Taco Meat~ 2 family size portions
3. Ginger Lime Chicken~ 1 family size for grilling
4. BBQ Chicken Breast~ 1 family size for grilling
5. Maple Soy Pork Chops~ 1 family size for grilling
6. Cheeseburger Pie~1
7. Shepherds Pie~1
8. Chicken Spaghetti~ 2 family size
9. Salisbury Patties~ 8 patties
10. Meatballs~ 2 Family size serving portions
11. Burgers~ 14 patties
12. Meatloaf~ 1 large family size(large enough for leftovers for sandwiches)
13. Banana Bread~1
14. pancakes~ not sure, I'm making the whole box of Hungry Jack to freeze individuals)
15. brownie mix- bought for quick dessert, but will not freeze
16. Cupcakes- bought for quick dessert, but will not freeze
* I also bought a few frozen veggies to complete some of the meals.~ Corn on the cob, corn, peas, carrots, lima beans
* Breakfasts~ 2 cereals
* Lunch~ deli turkey

Meals~ 17 meals!!!!
Breakfast~ 4 or more
Desserts~ 2 ready

I think that is really good for only $115.48!!

Tomorrow I will be cooking and freezing. I will take pictures of my progress. Somethings may change, but I hope I can keep to the list!

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About Me

Holly Nelson

Arlington

"Let it be the hidden person of the heart, with the incorruptible beauty of a quiet and gentle sprirt, which is precious in the sight of God." 1 Peter 3:4 - "An excellent wife,who can find? Her worth is far above jewels." Proverbs 31:10 ~~ I am a stay-at-home-mom(SAHM) married to the love of my life, Jeff Nelson. We have six wonderful boys. Ryan(15), Seth(13), Ian(10), Noah(7), Luke(5), and Jack(2). We live in Tennessee on 4 acres. I grew up the first few years of my life on a dairy farm in Missouri and loved country living. I was saved at a young age by the grace of God and shed blood of Jesus during that time of simple country living. That part of my life is very dear to me. God taught me many things as a baby Christian that I can still think about today. Then we moved to Memphis when I was in the 5th grade. I learned to love the city life, too. It was a completely different way of life. My whole family still lives in Missouri, still does a little farming and simple country living. When Jeff, the kids, and I moved from the city to the country, I incorporated my city life with my country background. My mom laughs at me when I cut my grass on my John Deere tractor while drinking my Starbucks Mocha and wearing my fancy sunglasses. And when I am shampooing my carpet in my high-heeled black boots. I just love those boots! But I would love to share about how I got to be the way I am today, The Victoriously Organized Woman! I used to work as a supervisor at bank for years. I had to dress up everyday. After the birth of our second child we decide I should be a SAHM. One of the best decision I've ever made. But I made a bad decision, too. I hardly ever dressed up anymore. I hardly ever wore make-up. After about a year I looked in the mirror and said, "OH MY! Jeff has to come home to this!?!" He is so wonderful he said he liked me that way, "natural". Well , I realized that I didn't. It made me feel bad about myself. I felt disorganized, tired and stressed and a little "rough" looking. I felt I just couldn't get it all done. At this time I was diagnosed with Meniere's Disease. I wasn't able to do certains things. Like mop the floor of my completely hardwood floor home that I was obsessed about keeping clean. The doctor told me I couldn't have salt, caffeine, or stress! "What?! Are you kidding!?" So , then I decided to change my routine,thought pattern, and cooking. I began to get up early, shower and dress, put on make up. Always being ready to leave whenever I needed to. I established routines that helped me eliminate extra cleaning and stresses. I was able to make more time for myself and make more time for my family. And the family had more time for each other. I made more time for God and others. This made me feel better about myself. I am so happy about how this changed my life I want to share it with everyone.